ceremonial
Ceremonial (adj) means relating to or used in a formal ceremony. Example: “The king wore his ceremonial robes for the coronation.”
How to use ceremonial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to formal ritual or official events, rather than everyday, practical use.
A "ceremonial" role or title is often symbolic, with no real power — e.g., a ceremonial head of state.
Word forms
more ceremonial comparative, ceremonials plural, most ceremonial superlative
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The king wore his _____ robes for the coronation.
Etymology
From Latin caerimonialis, related to ceremony.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ceremonial
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What does “ceremonial” mean?
The word “ceremonial” means relating to or used in a formal ceremony. In plain terms, relating to formal ritual or official events, rather than everyday, practical use.
How do you pronounce “ceremonial”?
“Ceremonial” is pronounced seh-rih-MOH-nih-uhl (/ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ceremonial” in a sentence?
Here is “ceremonial” used in a sentence: “The king wore his ceremonial robes for the coronation.”
What part of speech is “ceremonial”?
Depending on how it is used, “ceremonial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “ceremonial” come from?
The word “ceremonial” comes from Latin. From Latin caerimonialis, related to ceremony.
Is “ceremonial” a common word?
“Ceremonial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ceremonial” have?
“Ceremonial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or used in a formal ceremony.